If you've been looking for the perfect grab-and-go immune supporting snack for your kiddos (heck, even yourself), look no further! These healthy gummies are easy to whip up in the kitchen, and there's a whole lot of goodness inside.
Let's dive into the juicy details of the ingredients we will be using in this recipe!
100% pomegranate juice - (1/3) Cup
Pomegranates contain two unique compounds that make up the most of its outstanding health benefits – punicalagins and punicic acid. Punicalagins are powerful antioxidants that are found in the juice and peel. Punicic Acid is the primary fatty acid found in the arils (seeds). Pomegranates are said to have anti-inflammatory properties, help fight bacteria, lower blood pressure, and reduce joint pain and arthritis.
honey - 3 TBSP
grass fed gelatin - 3 TBSP
Gelatin is created by dehydrating different parts of animals (skin, bones, and tissue). It is then made into a powder which is virtually colourless and tasteless. It's added to candies and desserts because it acts as a natural/sticky glue. But did you know gelatin can help improve our gut health, digestion, sleep quality, and the appearance of our skin? Rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon and sulphur, gelatin will help both you and your kiddos stay healthy and happy.
wild orange essential oil* - 2 drops
Wild Orange is known to help improve your mood and emotions, but it’s also an incredible and cleansing boost for the immune system! Plus, the delicious flavour is pretty hard to turn down.
*Please ensure your essential oil bottle label indicates safe for internal/dietary use.
protective blend essential oil* - 3 drops
A blend of Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, Rosemary Leaf/Flower and Wild Orange essential oils. This blend is known to help support a healthy immune system, protect against environmental threats, and improve the body’s natural defence system. We personally use “OnGuard” by doTERRA. If you are not using doTERRA essential oils, the company you buy from should have an equivalent “Protective Blend”.
*Please ensure your essential oil bottle label indicates safe for internal/dietary use.
Instructions
- In a saucepan on low heat, whisk juice, gelatin, honey, and essential oils together until there are no lumps (the mixture should all be one consistency).
- Pour mixture into an ice cube tray or silicone moulds. You can find some fun ones at your local craft store or here.
- Place your gummies in the freezer for about 7-10 minutes until they are set.
- Serve, or place in your fridge to store.
Bonus: when your kids beg you for more, you don't have to feel bad for saying YES!
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DISCLAIMER: Make sure you are using the safest essential oils available to you. We use Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade. All information mentioned in this blog post has not been evaluated by Health Canada or the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
13 comments
I made this and they worked first shot! removing them from the molds right out of the freezer is easiest. They are holding together perfectly. We followed the recipe to a t. used a grass-fed gelatin from amazon. good results and local pomegranate juice and doterra oils. The kids love them! Score :-) Thanks guys! 1 recipe made 130 gummies for me :-)
Hi Jolene! I’m not too sure what went wrong, we personally didn’t encounter any issues when making this recipe. I suggest making sure that the ingredients you’re using are the same ones listed in the blog, and that the mixture is all one consistency. Also, the humidity could also have made the mixture sticky.
Hello, good day!!
Thank you for this great idea. Just wondering if you have any tips? I made the immune gummies and they didn’t quite turn out. They are not gummy and didn’t pop out of the molds. They taste great but they are sticky.
Thank you for your time!
Jolene
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